Fisher

Name: Rachel Fisher

School: Penn Cambria

Age: 16

Grade: Sophomore

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Fisher led Penn Cambria in scoring in all three of the Lady Panthers’ games this week with 20 points, 17 points and finally 12 points in the championship game win over Central Cambria at the Art Burkett Tournament.

Season update: Fisher is averaging 16.3 points per game for Penn Cambria, which is off to a 2-1 start this season.

Coach Josh Himmer’s quote: “Rachel is an extremely talented, confident and versatile person and athlete. Rachel demands a lot of herself and works extremely hard on and off the court to constantly improve herself in all facets of her life. Her dedication to defining her craft is really starting to show on the floor and for our team. She is also a great human being off the floor as well.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Leahey

Favorite subject: Chemistry

Favorite movie: “The Hunger Games”

Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo

Favorite song: “Everybody Talks” by Neon Trees

Outside interests: Listening to music, hiking and hanging out with friends

Favorite professional team: Golden State Warriors

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Paige Bueckers

Best athlete I ever competed against: Katie George from Central Cambria

Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom, dad and my past and present coaches

Proudest athletic achievement: Making it to the District 6 championship game last year as the No. 5 seed.

How I got my start in basketball: “I started playing in second grade for the Mainline Panthers, and I fell in love with the sport.”

Future goal: “I would love to win Laurel Highlands and District 6 basketball championships with my team.”